Path of Exile 2 0.5 Temple Rush Guide: Farm Citadels, Lineage Gems, and Divines Faster Than Ever
With the launch of Return of the Ancients in Path of Exile 2 version 0.5, several farming strategies remain highly profitable, but Boss Rush combined with Temple progression continues to be one of the most consistent methods for generating currency. By focusing on Citadels, Anomalies, Temple bosses, and valuable Lineage Gems, players can earn a steady stream of Exalted Orbs and POE 2 Divine Orbs without relying on heavy RNG.
This guide explains the updated Boss and Temple Rush strategy, including tablet setups, map selection, and how to maximize profits from endgame content.
Why Boss Rush Is Still Profitable
The concept behind Boss Rush is simple: ignore most of the map and head directly to the boss. Instead of spending time clearing every pack, you're targeting the most valuable rewards tied to endgame encounters.
The primary sources of profit include:
Patriarch and Matriarch fragments
Citadel fragments
Anomaly rewards
Lineage Gems
Simulacrum Splinters
Valuable tablets
Temple boss loot
Lineage Gems remain among the most expensive drops available. Certain combinations can sell for hundreds of Exalted Orbs, while completely upgraded versions command even higher prices. Since the strategy focuses on running a high volume of bosses, the chances of finding these valuable gems increase significantly over time.
Core Tablet Setup
For general mapping, the strategy revolves around two primary tablets.
Temple Tablet
The first tablet should be a Temple Tablet with:
Additional boss modifiers
Increased effectiveness
Chance to gain additional charges
The goal is to generate Temple opportunities while improving boss rewards throughout the map.
Delirium Tablet
The second tablet should add Delirium to your maps.
When choosing Delirium modifiers, prioritize:
Unique bosses spawn more frequently
Increased Delirium rewards
Additional Simulacrum Splinters
Most Simulacrum Splinters come from unique enemies rather than ordinary monsters. Because of this, boss-focused Delirium setups outperform generic clear-speed farming.
Best Maps for Delirium Farming
Not every map performs equally when farming Delirium.
Maps with tight corridors and dense monster layouts consistently generate more splinters than open maps.
Some strong examples include:
Ravine
Decay
Various fungal-themed maps
Other narrow corridor layouts
These maps force monsters to remain close together, increasing kill efficiency and Delirium reward generation.
Open maps may produce only a handful of splinters even with near-full clears, while dense corridor maps can generate several times that amount.
If you're running a Delirium setup, prioritize layout quality over map variety.
Special Setup for Lineage Gem Farming
Whenever you encounter key boss maps, such as Jiquani or Garukhan encounters, switch your tablet configuration.
Vision of Paradise
This tablet allows you to run certain valuable maps twice.
Since premium boss encounters often contain the most profitable drops, effectively doubling your opportunities can dramatically increase returns.
Master Domain
Master Domain is particularly important because it grants:
Increased chance to find Lineage Gems
Additional value from forest-themed maps
Although the tablet itself is expensive, many players report that the increased Lineage Gem drop rate more than offsets the cost over extended farming sessions.
After completing the map, always remove these tablets if they survive the encounter. Leaving them active unnecessarily wastes charges.
Maximizing Waystone Drops
One of the most overlooked parts of the strategy involves Waystone modifiers.
When selecting maps, look for:
Two additional map modifiers
High Waystone Drop Chance
Corrupted maps
Many experienced players believe a higher Waystone Drop Chance indirectly improves Lineage Gem acquisition.
For best results:
Aim for 120%+ Waystone Drop Chance
130% is ideal
140%+ is exceptional
Corrupting maps before running them helps push these values higher and improves overall rewards.
However, avoid investing in Waystone Quantity on tablets, as it does not appear to scale Lineage Gem drops effectively.
Atlas Master Choices
Your Atlas Master selection should change depending on the map.
Hilda
Hilda is generally preferred for good layouts because she provides:
Additional rare monsters
Increased map effectiveness
Better overall reward scaling
The extra rare enemies add valuable loot opportunities while you're rushing toward the boss.
Jiquani
Use Jiquani when you encounter layouts you dislike.
Benefits include:
Map rerolls
Better consistency
Faster farming sessions
If you see a slow or annoying map layout, simply reroll it rather than wasting time.
The entire strategy revolves around efficiency, so avoiding poor layouts is important.
Citadel and Call Farming
Citadels, Patriarch Calls, and Matriarch Calls are among the most profitable encounters available.
For these maps, swap your tablet setup and focus on:
Increased Waystone Quantity
Unlike Lineage Gem farming, Waystone Quantity directly impacts fragment generation here.
Stack multiple tablets providing:
Increased Waystone Quantity
Additional boss rewards
Greater map effectiveness
Doing so can increase fragment drops significantly, with some runs producing multiple fragments from a single encounter.
Since Citadel fragments remain in high demand, these encounters represent a major portion of overall profits.
Temple Rush Strategy
Temple farming has become one of the easiest supplemental income sources.
Rather than fully optimizing every room, simply rush toward Atziri repeatedly.
Efficient Temple Management
The strategy is straightforward:
Build a path directly to Atziri.
Lock the room nearest to her.
Allow other rooms to change naturally.
Reconnect pathways whenever necessary.
Kill Atziri as often as possible.
By locking a critical room near the boss, the Temple cannot completely destroy your route during destabilization.
This minimizes setup time and allows you to focus on the encounter that actually generates profits.
Ignore unnecessary side content and prioritize reaching the boss quickly.
Final Thoughts
The updated Boss and Temple Rush strategy remains one of the strongest currency-making methods in Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients. It combines multiple lucrative systems into a single efficient gameplay loop:
Rush bosses instead of full clearing maps.
Use Delirium for Simulacrum Splinters.
Farm Citadels and Calls for fragments.
Target Lineage Gems through specialized tablets.
Utilize Hilda and Jiquani appropriately.
Build a permanent Temple route to Atziri.
By focusing on high-value encounters and minimizing downtime, players can generate a steady flow of POE2 Currency while avoiding many of the slower farming methods that dominate the early league economy. The more maps you complete per hour, the more opportunities you'll have for massive Lineage Gem drops, valuable fragments, and endgame rewards.